Day trip from Cotonou to Abomey
Abomey lies 102 km (64 mi) north-west of Cotonou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 102 km (64 mi) apart, Abomey is a realistic day trip from Cotonou: about 1 h 40 min each way by road.
| Cotonou | Abomey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Benin | Benin |
| Population | 679,012 | 117,824 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) |
What to see in Abomey
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Royal Palaces of Abomey.
Where to book tours and tickets in Abomey
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Staying in Abomey
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Common questions
How far is Abomey from Cotonou?
102 km (64 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cotonou; by road roughly 125 km (78 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cotonou to Abomey by road?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cotonou and Abomey?
No, both are on Africa/Porto-Novo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.